Gambia’s World Cup journey gives hope for a better future

- Advertisement - As a football personality that played football at international level for decades representing The Gambia, also a veteran sports Administrator having headed a Nations Sport Association (Basketball, Volleyball and Handball) In...

Gambia hosts seminar for religious, traditional leaders on human rights

The three-day seminar expected to end today, Thursday 16 October 2025, was held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel, Banjul. The convergence brought together religious and traditional leaders from different African countries, including Cameroon, Nigeria,...

I Saw Children Die in The Gambia. Nepal Must Not Repeat That Tragedy

When I worked in The Gambia, I watched parents weep as their children slipped away from a mysterious illness. The hospitals were full of young patients whose kidneys had suddenly failed. For days, no one knew why. Only later did we discover that...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck foundation Chairman

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal attend 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-chaired by The Gambia First Lady and...

Ecobank Gambia Donates Refurbished ICT Lab to GOVI as Part of Ecobank Day 2025 Celebration

Ecobank Day is something the bank looks forward to each year. It is the flagship Group-wide social impact initiative led by the Ecobank Foundation. The event brought together dignitaries, government officials, educators, Ecobank staff, and...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck Foundation Chairman

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lu”inary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, on 14th...

At GS-25, Calls for Robust Inclusion, End to Tokenism Continue 

The recent two-day Gender and Inclusion Summit 2025 (GS-25) organised by the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) in Abuja drew a vibrant mix of voices, including government officials, development partners, civil society actors, private sector leaders...

Ecobank Gambia Launches First-Ever Cash Deposit Machine in The Gambia to Boost Customer Convenience

In his keynote address, Mr. John Nyaaba, Managing Director of Ecobank Gambia, described the unveiling as “not just the introduction of a new technology, but a powerful reaffirmation of our unwavering commitment to empowering our customers and...

Firm unveils new features to enhance digital banking, reduce errors

BY PETER USMAN A firm, Kolomoni has introduced two new personal banking features “Snap and Pay” and “Schedule Payment” aimed at enhancing user convenience, reducing transaction errors, and streamlining everyday financial tasks. The Head of...

Gov’t Names Prof. Momodou Sallah as First Head of National Research and Innovation Fund

The Gambia Government has named Professor Momodou Sallah as the inaugural Executive Director of the newly-established National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF). This new body will be tasked with financing and promoting research, innovation, and...

Prof Omar Jah Snr: A distinguished Gambian scholar, diplomat, and thinker

- Advertisement - By Basidia M Drammeh Professor Omar Jah Snr stands as one of The Gambia’s most eminent scholars — a man whose life has been a remarkable blend of knowledge, faith, diplomacy, and intellectual leadership. A pioneer of modern...

Global South Can Rebalance Climate Agenda in Belém, Says Gambian Negotiator

Active Citizens, Africa, Climate Change, Climate Change Finance, Climate Change Justice, COP30, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, International Justice, Latin America & the Caribbean, Sustainable...

Gambia Urged To Adopt “Treat First, Report Later” In Emergency Medical Care

By: Binta Jaiteh The Library and Research Department of the National Assembly has raised serious concerns over the requirement for police reports before patients involved in accidents or crime-related injuries can receive emergency medical care....

Gambia appoints Professor Momodou Sallah to lead landmark National Research Innovation Fund

Below is the full text of the press release… “The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Momodou Sallah as the inaugural Executive Director of the National...

American-Muslim charity launches development projects across Gambia

Below is the full text of the Foundation’s press release “The Zakat foundation of America has completed four projects in the West African nation of Gambia designed to help and empower the poor segments of the population. The Zakat Foundation of...

UNICEF Vows Continued Support for Girl-Led Spaces in The Gambia

By: Fatou Krubally UNICEF Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting girl-led initiatives in the country, emphasizing the growing role of Gambian girls as leaders and change-makers. Delivering the statement for the 2025 International Day...

Sheikh Tejan Nyang showcases Gambia’s heritage at Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum

This year’s edition brought together global leaders, international organisations, academics, entrepreneurs, and experts from over 30 countries to exchange insights and foster collaboration across the global halal and Islamic finance ecosystem....

Sheikh Tejan Nyang Showcases The Gambia’s Heritage at Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum

By: Yunus S. Saliu The Head of School at the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG), Sheikh Tejan Ahmet Nyang, has highlighted The Gambia’s rich cultural and historical heritage as a vital driver in developing Halal tourism in the...

The Monthly Prescription: Your Dose of National Well-Being (Vol 2) : From Awareness to Action: The Gambia's Cancer Journey - A Call for Early Detection and Community Engagement

A Nation at a Turning Point As September’s focus on prostate cancer gives way to October’s “Pink October” breast cancer campaign, The Gambia stands at a critical point in its fight against cancer. This is not just a shift in the calendar. It is a...

Gambian youth capitalize on apt training for job creation

Gambian youth are increasingly involved in job creation in the country. Programmes such as Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and initiatives supported by International Trade Centre (ITC) and the European Union focus on vocational training,...